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Foreign relations between the Argentine Republic and Ireland, have existed for over a century. Both nations share a history of Irish culture due to the fact that over 50,000 Irish settlers migrated to Argentina. Argentina is home to the fifth largest Irish community abroad and the biggest in a non-English speaking nation. [1] Over half a million Argentine nationals claim Irish heritage. [2] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Early Irish migrants may have arrived to Argentina with Spanish settlers in the service of Spain. From 1806 to 1807, British forces tried unsuccessfully to seize control of parts of Argentina, mostly around the Río de la Plata area, which became known as the British invasions of the River Plate . During the invasion, several Irish soldiers deserted the British army and joined the Spanish/Argentine army. [1] The best known Irish was Admiral William Brown who arrived to Argentina in 1810. He is accredited for creating the Argentine Navy and for fighting on behalf of Argentina against Spain, Brazil, England and France. [3] Due to poverty and famine, over 50,000 Irish nationals migrated to Argentina between the years of 1830–1930 in search of land and a better life. [1]
In 1916, during the Easter Rising, it was an Argentine born Irishman by the name of Eamon Bulfin who raised the flag saying "Irish Republic" over the General Post Office in Dublin. [4] Because Bulfin was Argentine, he was not executed after being caught by the British. He was deported to Argentina and later was appointed by Éamon de Valera as the first Irish consul in Buenos Aires. [4] Bulfin was joined by Irish Republican Laurence Ginnell in 1921 to promote support for Irish independence and to raise a £500,000 loan from the richest members of the Irish community in Argentina. [4] In 1937, Ireland became an independent nation and in June 1947, both Argentina and Ireland established diplomatic relations. [5] That same year, Ireland opened its embassy in Buenos Aires. [6]
During the Falklands War (April - May 1982) between Argentina and the United Kingdom, Ireland was a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and voted for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 502 which demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities between Argentina and the United Kingdom and a complete withdrawal by Argentine forces of the Falklands Islands. At the same time the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher asked the Irish government to abstain from a resolution calling for a ceasefire between the United Kingdom and Argentina. [7]
In 2016, Argentina and Ireland jointly celebrated the bicentennial of Argentina's independence and Ireland's centenary of the Easter Rising. [8]
High-level visits from Argentina to Ireland [9]
High-level visits from Ireland to Argentina [5] [6]
In 2017, total trade between Argentina and Ireland totaled €500 million Euros. [10] Argentina's main exports to Ireland include: Soybeans, Bran, Wine, other vegetables and essential oils. Ireland's main exports to Argentina include: Human or animal blood, packaged medicaments, cranes, computers and medical equipment. [11] Argentina is Ireland's third biggest trading partner in Latin America. In 2000, member nations of Mercosur (which includes Argentina) and the European Union (which includes Ireland) began negotiations on a free trade agreement. [12]
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Exchange of Tax Information [13] and an Agreement for a Working holiday visa (2015). [14]
This article deals with the diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and international relations of the Argentine Republic. At the political level, these matters are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also known as the Cancillería, which answers to the President. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs, since September 2021, is Chancellor Santiago Cafiero.
Eamon Bulfin (1892–1968) was an Argentine-born Irish republican. He was the son of writer William Bulfin (1864–1910) of Birr, in County Offaly. His father had emigrated to Argentina at the age of 20 and was a writer and journalist who became the editor/proprietor of The Southern Cross.
Irish Argentines are Argentine citizens who are fully or partially of Irish descent. Irish emigrants from the Midlands, Wexford and many counties of Ireland arrived in Argentina mainly from 1830 to 1930, with the largest wave taking place in 1850–1870. The modern Irish-Argentine community is composed of some of their descendants, and the total number is estimated at between 500,000 and 1,000,000.
The Argentina–Brazil relationship is both close and historical, and encompasses the economy, trade, culture, education, and tourism. From war and rivalry to friendship and alliance, this complex relationship has spanned more than two centuries. The countries also share a system of government, a federal republic with a presidential system.
Canada and Ireland enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centres on the history of Irish migration to Canada and the two countries' shared history as parts of the British Empire. Approximately 4.5 million Canadians claimed to have Irish ancestors. Both nations are mutual members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Bilateral relations between the Argentine Republic and Canada have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Bilateral relations between Argentina and Australia have existed for years. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation, G20 and World Trade Organization.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of South Africa, for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Ukraine have existed for decades. The importance of relations centers on the history of Ukrainian migration to Argentina. Ukrainians in Argentina form the second largest Ukrainian community in Latin America numbering approximately 250,000 Ukrainians and their descendants.
Diplomatic relations exist between Australia and Ireland. Australia and Ireland share a historical connection and remained part of the British Empire until their respective independence. Over 300,000 Irish settlers migrated to Australia to escape poverty in their homeland and over 2 million Australian citizens claim Irish ancestry. Both nations are mutual members of the Australia Group, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Argentina–Serbia relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Argentina and Serbia. Both nations were founding members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Russian Federation have existed for decades. Both nations are members of the G20 and the United Nations.
The nations of Argentina and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1888. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, G-20 major economies, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
The Argentine Republic and the Italian Republic have had bilateral relations for over a century. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Italian migration to Argentina. Argentines of full or partial Italian ancestry number approximately 30 million, or 62% of the country's total population. Both nations are members of the G20 and the United Nations.
Ireland is home to a Polish community totaling approximately 150,000 people. The Polish language is the most spoken foreign language in Ireland. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, OECD and OSCE.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Portuguese Republic, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Ireland–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Ireland and Mexico. The relationship has been often associated with the Irish migration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Trade Organization.
Canada–Uruguay relations are foreign relations between Canada and the Republic of Uruguay. Both countries are members of the Cairns Group, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between Argentina and New Zealand, have existed for decades. Both nations are mutual members of the Cairns Group and the United Nations.
Brazil–Ireland relations are the diplomatic relations between Brazil and Ireland. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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